it appears, that individual armorers and Like the Mauser, the bolt lift arc on the MosinNagant is 90 degrees, versus 60 degrees on the LeeEnfield. Conditions will vary between Very Good to Excellent surplus condition rifles, to rifles that are missing parts, to . Bid now on Invaluable: Ex Dragoon M91/30 Mosin Nagant Bolt Action Rifle, Caliber 7.62x54R from Cordier Auctions & Appraisals on Invalid date EST. The M27 is an uncommon Finnish rifle these days due to the attrition resulting from its use through three wars. Military representatives were serviceman of the Main Artillery Directorate, theyacted as an authority that ordered firearms from factories. letters in a circle - quality control department marking (stamped twice). site contributor shall not be held responsible for any marking - initials of the worker who was responsible for assembly and adjustment of the barreled receiver and stock. As you have learned, the generally accepted short name for Mosin Nagant rifles is Mosin. Both factories stamped it on the front left/mid part of the barrel shank. A true Ex-Dragoon will have a hex receiver opposed to a round receiver and be pre . The Mosin bolt handle is similar to the Mannlicher: it is attached to a protrusion on the middle of the bolt body, which serves as a bolt guide, and it locks protruding out of the ejection/loading port in front of a split rear receiver ring, also serving a similar function to Mauser's "third" or "safety" lug. Mosin Nagants with Painted Marks Pictures of marks from a variety of . The serial number range (for M91/30's) was reset every year. Izhevsk - 1907/1917 - First Pattern - 4,400 - Second Pattern - 300,000. The colloquial name Mosin-Nagant used in the West is persistent but erroneous, as established in ST. ALB. Onthe left - 1918-1928 type, in the middle - 1928-1937 type, on the right - 1937 and later. Between the adoption of the final design in 1891 and the year 1910, several variants and modifications to the existing rifles were made. Location for: Izhevsk - pre 1935/1936 period, Tula - 1940 and earlier. The majority of those operational proof marks had no sense and meaning in a short scale production period and are senseless for future research. Raatteen Portti nyttely 3.jpg. The 4 shot group (or 3 best shots) should be within a 15 cm circle (about 5.16 MOA)(during late 1930's and wartime years - 18 cm (6.19 MOA), with center of the group 17 cm higher than sighting point. Markings: The import mark on the barrel reads "C.A.I. Small factory emblems were star without an arrow for Tula, and triangle with arrow for Izhevsk. Third, Look at the markings. their photos. Darkly blued steel and high quality machining. Tkiv 85. Some rifles have different dates on the barrel shank because the receiver was attached to the barrel when it was not dated. Currently it will not be posted openly, itwill be available only to subscribers of the site. The idea was to issue the M38 to troops such as combat engineers, signal corps, and artillerymen, who could conceivably need to defend themselves from sudden enemy advances, but whose primary duties lay behind the front lines. have changed over the years. [citation needed]. It was introduced in small scale into production in 1938 (trials were made even earlier then that, since 1930), it was unclear how long the service life and durability of such rifles will be, so they required a special marking. Condition can rate from excellent to abused. 1945, M39 1942 - The 1943 rifles were considered to be prototype rifles and are harder to find. Hex receiver with Izhevsk Arsenal markings and the date 1931. The Mosin-Nagant (Russian: , ISO 9: Vintovka Mosina) is a bolt-action, internal magazine-fed, military rifle, developed by the Imperial Russian Army in 1882-1891, and used by the armed forces of the Russian Empire, the Soviet Union and various other nations. The front sight is a post that is not adjustable for elevation. and SKY (Sako), M28/30 1933 - Pre 1923 period, "H" replacement part marking on variousrifleparts. Make: WWII Finnish Sako, Model: M39 Mosin Nagant, Serial # - Firearms: 254216, Caliber: 7.62x54r, Barrel Length: 27" round, Condition: Very Good, Other: bolt action rifle. The rifle was used in the short civil war there and adopted as the service rifle of the new republic's army. Tula pre-1932 quality control marking looksimilar to Izhevsk - single letter or number, 1932 and later markings - combination of the T and K letters in circle (OTK, abbreviation for Quality control department). The Mauser bolt handle is at the rear of the bolt body and locks behind the solid rear receiver ring. Estimated Value *Using 80% condition for calculating used Values. 1941-1942 Izhevsk barreled receivers were numbered by the Izhevsk factory, but they had their own serial number range, different from range that was used for regular rifles - letter number prefixes, typical to the complete rifles, were not used during their numbering . In. They are all used and have used marks. Various weapons were acquired and tested by GAU of the Ministry of Defense of Russian Empire, and in 1889 the Lebel M1886 was obtained through semi-official channels from France. without the written permission of the owner and the Thesame hammer was used onthe stock. Onthe bolt cocking piece , they were onthe rear side of the cocking knob, and so on. It is a 1919 dated receiver, which rules out any arsenals except Izhevsk and Tula. The rifling of the Mosin barrel is right turning (clockwise looking down the rifle) 4-groove with a twist of 1:9.5" or 1:10". History. The MosinNagant is a five-shot, bolt-action, internal magazinefed military rifle. "O in circle" and "K in circle" markings are missing, serial number range is atypical for 1941 (letter prefix is missing). 1920, M91 1920 - Production yearstamp can alsohave some differences - sometimes a shortened abbreviation for year "" ("") was stamped, sometimes not, sometimes it had the dot after, sometimes not. authenticity or misuse of the site content or material found on the Caliber: 7.62x54R (Rimmed) Action Type: Bolt Action, Fixed Magazine. Reserve office school equipment post WW2 RUK-museo 1.JPG. In 1941 Izhevsk switched to mass production of barrels with button rifling (mainly for carbines), so in 1941 made carbines this marking is very common. The test with two strengthened cartridges was introduced in 1922 (the earlier period will require further, more detailed research). Russia/USSR Mosin Nagant. This showed Russian commanders the need to modernize the general infantry weapon of the army. Add to Compare. Finland was a Grand Duchy in the Russian Empire until 1917, so Finns had long used the MosinNagant in service with the Tsarist military. VT." and "M39 FINLAND 7.62X54R". Rifle . . On the American market, the 1891 Mosin Nagant has gone from bargain beater to a prized mil surplus possession. The M91 rolled in at a whopping 51 1/2 inches overall, and had a 31 1/2 inch barrel. Make: Mosin Nagant by Sako of Finland. [citation needed] Mosin could not apply for a patent since he was an officer of the Russian army, and the design of the rifle was owned by the Government and had the status of a military secret. Arms (www.empirearms.com) for the use of The Nagant M1895 was chambered for a proprietary cartridge, 7.6238mmR, and featured an unusual "gas-seal" system, in which the cylinder moved forward when the gun was cocked, to close the gap between the cylinder and the barrel, providing a boost . On the left - prewar Tula marking, in the middle - smaller and bigger factory #536 Tula marking, onthe right - 1942 and later Izhevsk marking. It can also be found on later firearms, sometimes without oval, sometimes on the barrel shank, sometimes on the stock. My guess, with about 90% certainty, is that . The font of the production year stamp was also different in different years. In mid 1940 the obsolete black powder pressure test was replaced with a test using a VD high pressure cartridge (which provided approx. identifying the acceptance and proof marks as In addition, scopes tended to reflect sunlight when moved side to side, which gave away a sniper's position.[20]. Rifles from this program are valuable collectibles. Sestroryetsk Arrow and date (3 digit post 1900) Tang. Samples of Tula factory quality control proof marks. These parts were supposed to hold high pressure, that's why it was very important to use steel manufactured according to strict specifications. (1)Millman (2)BuckeyeSgt, M91 1892 - Model 1944 Mosin Nagant - Manufactured by Russia during and after WWII, Hungary, Poland, and Romania after the war. Special thanks to Empire 2 Reviews. Each factory quality control department worker (including the chief of the quality control department) had their personal marking. Poland, China T-53. [19] Hyh did not use a scope on his Mosin. This example is typical of crude wartime production, with heavy tool marks. Normally three "R"'s surrounded by crossed stalks with leaves pointing outwards are on the top of the breech. . There are rifles andcarbines marked with another marking (they were for sure) but they still needto be discovered. I can try to email it to any interested parties, if interested. of marks from a variety of origins, Mosin Nagant Import MarksPictures and Steel lot number on the receiver. For other uses, see, MosinNagant M1891 Dragoon from the collections at the, Weapons and military equipment designed or licence-manufactured in Hungary, , there are parts in this newly created design, invented by Colonel Rogovtzev, by Lt.-General Chagin's Commission, Captain Mosin and small-arms manufacturer Nagant, therefore it is only fair to call it the, Civil War, modernization, and wars with Finland, 1891/30- , , " " 1430 25.11.2003 [Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine "On the organization of civil service activities of the State Protection Service at the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine" No. Receiver markings.JPG. 1912, M91 1912 - During fieldtests, shooting was done at a 100 meter distance, with the rear sightset to 300 meters. These barreled receivers had atypical serial numbers (to a particular factory/year), because quite often they were numbered by repair depots. M91/30 Lower Wood Stock. letters in a circle - quality control department marking (stamped twice). # 67, On the left - pre 1938 serial number, onthe right - 1938 and later serial number (with a letter prefix). Due to the desperate shortage of arms and the shortcomings of a still-developing domestic industry, the Russian government ordered 1.5 million M1891 infantry rifles from Remington Arms and another 1.8 million from New England Westinghouse Company in the United States in 1915. Click Here for Full-Size. In case of an urgent need they could be quickly assembled to a complete rifle configuration. The sight measurements were converted from arshins to meters; and the front sight blade was replaced by a hooded post front sight less susceptible to being knocked out of alignment. Certain Mosin Nagants can be much more valuable than the run-of -the- mill, gun show rifle. P marking on anIzhevsk rifle built with use of recycled parts. " in rectangular" military repsentative final acceptance marking. Not all barrels with such markings were used on sniper rifles,it is possible to see regular rifles with sniper grade barrels without mounts and scopes in standard 91/30 configuration, The Tula factory started to use specific marking for sniper grade barrels in 1934. According to drawings/production standards, some parts were stamped with quality control department markings, some were not because of their small size, but all parts were inspected. The arsenal marks of Mosin Nagants are found on the barrel just forward of the top of the receiver and right behind the rear sight. Afactory matching rifle font should look the same on all parts (however because of the different angles of the application of the stamp, small visual differences are possible). Due to a lack of refurb markings it it now impossible to tell if Tula used any electropencil markings in 1944. By the time it entered service in 1953, the Korean War was over so . Bayonet lug with barrel band having twin sling swivels and the two rear sling points are inletted into . Before quality control markings were changed in, Onthe left - pressure test marking on the receiver, on the right - test marking on a bayonet (previously a , (in 1942 it was restrored at another factory, more details in. Add to Cart. There is a rumor that there were a few 1943 Tula made M44's but I have never seen one in person. The basement on the Mosin-Nagant is three, some places four times what it was a few years ago. From the top to bottom they are: - personal marking the quality control department chief; - personal marking of the quality control worker; - steel lot number (steel that was used for the production); - test with two strengthen cartridges* markings; - powder test marking (after 1940 it was replaced with the VD cartridge* test marking). On the bottom - reblued rifle. This simple and quick replacement can be made by removing two screws and sliding off the barrel bands to disassemble your Mosin Nagant. More details will be provided in a future M91 reference section. In 1942, when production of sniper rifles started at factory #536 in Tula, the letters were replaced by CH letters,. Untilthe end of the 1930's the serial number was stamped after rifles wereaccepted by a military representative. The Mosin rifle was first tested in combat in 1893, during clashes between Russian and Afghan troops in the Pamirs. Though I am perplexed by the serial numbers, I do know it is a Tula made in 1942. 1 in circle marking - personal marking of the shooter who was responsible for the accuracy test. Post 1935 rifles have a much bigger quantity of different inspection and operational markings that are visible on metal parts and stocks, earlier rifles don't have as many quality control markings. Izhevsk pre-1935 quality control proof marks looklike a single letter or number, later ones look like different figures with number or letters inside. Valtion Kivritehdas (VKT), State Rifle Factory in English, was a Finnish government-owned firearms manufacturer that existed independently in the Tourula district of . Tested rifles were marked with a "OO" marking, these markings were only used byIzhevsk. Mosin Nagant M44/ M38 Handguard, *Good* In addition, in 1938 a carbine version of the MosinNagant, the M38, was issued. Often the meaning is unknown even to the most knowledgeable researchers. Later, more and more rifles and carbines were issued with button rifled barrels, they showed good performance, and they were not stamped as much as earlier. 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Until 1937 the quality control department was accountable to the general administration of the weapon factories, and not to the factory director. The left side of the receiver is . Mosin Nagants are found on the barrel just In spite of its age, it has been used in various conflicts around the world up to the present day. The numerous markings and proofs found on Mosin rifles can be overwhelming to the new This was done so that quality control department workers and military representatives were able to find out who was responsible for a defective part or incorrect assembly. Elimination of the steel finger rest behind the trigger guard. Generally, all these replacementparts were marked with the letter "H" . in diamond - personal marking of the quality department chief, this was stamped since at least 1938 (later, in 1938-1940, an H in a diamond was used). Installation of slot-type sling mounts to replace the more traditional swivels. forward of the top of the receiver and right These rifles and carbines were definitely produced in earlier periods (there are documents about their production in 1944 and the prewar period, by the Tula factory as well). As we shall see, there are few other guns as rich in history, performance and practicallyespecially for the price. Location for : Izhevsk - post 1935/1936 period, Tula - 1942 -1944. 2015. Steel lot number onthe barrel. The markings consist of the initials "MO" and one, in some cases two, two digit numbers added after the original manufacture date. Serial Number: 42952 Design: Ex Dragoon Russian M91/30 Mosin Nagant bolt action rifle. MosinNagant rifles and carbines saw service on many fronts of the Cold War, from Korea and Vietnam to Afghanistan and along the Iron Curtain in Europe. A number of the Model 1891s produced by New England Westinghouse and Remington were sold to private citizens in the United States by the U.S. government through the Director of Civilian Marksmanship Program between the two World Wars. The rifle did not receive the name of Mosin, because of the personal decision taken by Tsar Alexander III, which was made based on the opinion of the Defence Minister Pyotr Vannovskiy: there are parts in this newly created design, invented by Colonel Rogovtzev, by Lt.-General Chagin's Commission, Captain Mosin and small-arms manufacturer Nagant, therefore it is only fair to call it the Russian 3-line rifle M1891. The above mentioned factory emblems were used on rifles and carbines in the 1930's and 1940's, they were adopted in 1928 when both factories changed their emblems, compared with their earlier ones. The steel lot numberonthe receiver was stamped on the bottom flat part near the recoil lug. By the end of the war, approximately 19.8 million MosinNagant rifles had been produced. October 31, 2019. photo courtesy of 7.62x54r.net Rifle with accessories- Mosin-Nagant Model 1891, Bayonet, and Ammunition . [10], From a technical point of view the rifle that came to be called "MosinNagant" is the design proposed by Mosin as further amended by Mosin with some details borrowed from Nagant's design. Onthe right - Imperial pattern "bow and arrow" marking (used before 1928 and early 1928), the rest are "arrow in triangle" 1928 and later markings from different years.